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In this special final episode of The Unusual Finance Chat for the year, we sit down with Jeanette Marais, CEO of Momentum Group and the first female CEO of a large, listed life insurance and asset management group in South Africa.
Jeanette shares her incredible career journey, insights on leadership, strategies driving Momentum's success, and advice for aspiring leaders in finance. Join us for this inspiring conversation to close out the season.
We'll be back with Season 2 on 17 January!

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In this episode of The Unusual Finance Chat, Tinus de Jager and Jacques de Villiers unpack the latest developments in the world of insurance, both at home and abroad.

We explore the case of a UK motorist who faced a six-figure repair bill after his insurance claim was denied—because of an undeclared tow bar. This sparks a discussion about the pitfalls of purchasing cover through comparison websites and the importance of understanding policy fine print.

Closer to home, we delve into the multi-million-dollar legal battle between South Africa’s Global Aviation Investments and Russian insurer Ingosstrakh, a saga that’s been in and out of courtrooms for over a decade.

We also discuss the shocking assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York, raising questions about the safety of corporate leaders in today’s world.

On a more positive note, we highlight the R161 million recovered for South African consumers by the National Financial Ombud Scheme this year, with insights from Reana Steyn, the head of the NFO, in an exclusive interview later in the episode.

You can find the NFO on this link.

As always, Jacques wraps up with his "This Week in the UK" segment, while we touch on the fascinating history of insurance and answer a listener’s question.

Tune in for a thought-provoking episode filled with expert analysis, compelling stories, and practical insights into the insurance industry.

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🎙️ Join veteran journalist Tinus de Jager and insurance expert Jacques de Villiers for another episode of The Unusual Finance Chat!

This week, we explore the latest developments shaking up the financial and insurance industries, from groundbreaking moves by Sanlam and Santam in micro-insurance to the rising challenges of "nuclear" court verdicts. We talk to Christiaan Marais, Head of Actuarial at MiWay Insurance, and discuss the delicate balance between premiums and claims ... and what it means for consumers and the industry.

We also tackle your burning questions, our weekly stock picks segment keeps you updated on market trends (not great this week), and Jacques brings a lighter touch with entertainment buzz in This Week in the UK.

Whether you’re in finance, insurance, or just curious about the world of money, this episode delivers expert insights, practical advice, and a touch of fun.

🎧 Tune in now to stay informed and entertained!

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